A coronial inquest has heard that Northern Territory authorities assessed that a father posed “no risk” to his child, despite allegations he repeatedly abused his partner and shook the baby. Warning: This article contains references to self-harm, domestic violence and sexual abuse. Over the past four days, Northern Territory Coroner Elisabeth Armitage has examined the...Read More
Another measure being considered in the consultation is mandatory overnight curfews to help children sleep better and how age verification can be strengthened to stop underage children from creating accounts. Peace, 15, supports the latter measure. “If there’s a restriction on using social media based on age, then I think that’s there for a reason....Read More
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) – The FBI in Milwaukee is warning parents about an increase in online groups targeting kids across the country, including in Wisconsin. In an open letter to parents, the FBI says these networks are commonly known as “764.” The FBI says the group uses tactics called “sadistic online exploitation.” The predators...Read More
Published: April 23, 2026 Photo from Bangyu Wang via Unsplash By Mallory Mattingly Apple just got a new CEO, and the National Center on Sexual Exploitation wants him to take child safety seriously. “Congratulations to John Ternus, who will take over as Apple’s CEO. We call on him to lead Apple to institute ‘safety by...Read More
(TNND) — California lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that could effectively ban social media accounts for kids under 16 in the nation’s most populous state. The bill, AB-1709, is specifically designed to keep children off platforms featuring “addictive features,” such as notifications, endless scrolls and autoplay that are core parts of popular social...Read More
Riona McKersie, a Greenwich High School senior, poses at her home in Greenwich, Conn. April 16, 2026. Ned Gerard/Hearst Connecticut Media Riona McKersie, a Greenwich High School senior, poses at her home in Greenwich, Conn. April 16, 2026. Ned Gerard/Hearst Connecticut Media GREENWICH — Riona McKersie, a senior at Greenwich High School, did not get her own...Read More
Ben Carasso, an 11-year-old Israeli boy, is pushing back against antisemitism. At a time when more kids are being targeted for their religion, he has taken to social media to offer his peers a way to respond with facts and hope. Carasso has already lived through multiple conflicts and wars, experiences that have shaped both...Read More
Social media can be a great way for teens and pre-teens to stay connected with friends, family and others with common interests. Its unmonitored use can also be the gateway to trouble, however. Behavioral health leaders across the U.S. are urging parents to monitor the social media habits of their children, citing it as a...Read More
California lawmakers are charging ahead with a controversial plan to ban kids under 16 from TikTok, Instagram and other social media platforms — clearing a major hurdle despite a growing chorus of critics. The bipartisan bill, AB-1709, passed out of Committee last week with overwhelming support, putting California one step closer to a sweeping crackdown...Read More
The three-time Olympic gold medallist, 19, recently revealed in a tearful interview that she had considered retiring after intense scrutiny over her weight. “Recently cyberbullying, malicious attacks and false information targeting Quan Hongchan and other divers has emerged online,” the General Administration of Sport’s swimming management centre said in a statement. “Our centre takes this...Read More
